The Importance of Social Interaction in Preventing Addictive Behaviour
Negative social interactions and isolation have been linked with heightened risk of drug self-administration and relapse, whereas positive social interactions can act as a protective factor against substance abuse.
![Researchers show that when given a choice, rats repeatedly choose social interaction over self-administration of heroin or methamphetamine.](/files/inline-images/6330367260_a72908acbd_b.jpg)
Recent research...